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Revised Public Procurement Act Revision Suggests Local Priority, but Opposition Skeptical of Process
The provincial government doesn't see any downside to a revised Public Procurement Act which favours local companies over outsiders. However, critics aren't so sure. Public bodies, including the gover...
Jun 02, 2020 (File Photo.)
NLers Living Away Frustrated After Being Denied Return to Province
A Newfoundlander living in Alberta says she's frustrated and upset that she's been denied entry into the province after applying for an exemption to return. Gayle Prince lives in Whitecourt, Alberta, ...
Jun 02, 2020
Colemans Makes $10k Donation to Support Community Food Sharing Association
A local grocer is doing its part to help the Community Food Sharing Association. Colemans has donated $10,000 in grocery gift cards to help provide safe access to food for people in need. The cards wi...
Jun 02, 2020
Eastern Health to Start COVID-19 Testing for Hospital Admissions, Some Procedures
Eastern Health is going to start COVID-19 testing for all hospital admissions as well as scheduled appointments that require an aerosol-generating procedure such as an upper endoscopy or a bronchoscop...
Jun 02, 2020
Bike Racks Soon to Be Installed on Metrobus Fleet: Councillor
Bike racks should be in place on Metrobus buses by Monday of next week. That's according to St. John's city councilor Ian Froude. He was responding to complaints that the racks were not yet installed ...
Jun 02, 2020
No New Cases of COVID-19 in NL, 2 Confirmed Cases Remain Active
There are no new COVID-19 cases reported in Newfoundland and Labrador again today. Of the 261 confirmed cases in the province, 193 are locally-acquired-meaning they are linked to another known case or...
Jun 02, 2020 (Stock photo.)
Woman Highlights Canada's Racism Problem and Her Fears for Her Family
Those who believe that racism doesn't exist in Canada have never had to prepare a young child for what could happen to them just because of the colour of their skin. Laurabel Mba is a woman of colour ...
Jun 02, 2020
MUN President Responds to Criticism of Oil and Gas Endorsement
The president of Memorial University welcomes differing viewpoints after a group of alumni objected to MUN coming out in favour of subsidies to the oil and gas industry. Hundreds of faculty, staff, al...
Jun 02, 2020 (Vianne Timmons File photo.)
Investigation Continuing into Sherry Gambin-Walsh Allegations: RCMP
The investigation continues into the alleged breach of cabinet confidence by former liberal cabinet minister Sherry Gambin-Walsh. Gambin-Walsh stepped down as Minister of Service NL in April after it ...
Jun 02, 2020
Crosbie Writes Letter to Prime Minister Warning Against Inaction on Oil and Gas Issues
The leader of the official opposition has thrown his voice into the mix of those calling for federal assistance for the province's offshore oil and gas industry. Last week, the province joined the cal...
Jun 02, 2020
